Enjoyed the story although I had to go back to the first title in the series and reread the ending to get context for some of scenes in this title. I also found the piece about the poetry reading not pertinent to the story and wonder why it was included. I think there were other ways to introduce historical context. Otherwise, a good mystery that had so many red herrings and story lines that the ending turned out to be a surprise. Looking forward to the next in the series.

Hunter's Heart Ridge is the second book in a series starring Vermont state police detective Franklin Warren. Detective Warren is a fairly recent resident of Bethany, Vermont, moving there from Boston after the murder of his young wife. What I find so interesting about this very well written series is both the time and place. The place, small town rural New England and the time, 1965 are such a nice switch from so many books that take place in WWII London or big city America. The 1960s were a time of immense social change and Mrs Stewart Taylor depicts it well. In both this book and her previous novel, Agony Hill, the looming build up of the war in Vietnam hovers in the background. I truly hope there will be future books in this series and I also recommend all the previous novels by Mrs Stewart Taylor.

Thanks to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the opportunity to read Hunter's Heart Ridge by Sarah Stewart Taylor. I have a new favorite series!

I loved Agony Hill and was excited to read the sequel, having no idea it would completely captivate me and hold on tight till the very end.

These are characters I hope to be spending time with for a very long time.

I loved Agony Hill.
And was super excited to start the sequel Hunter's Heart Ridge.
A wonderfully written lyrical historical mystery series featuring Detective Franklin Warren.
I enjoyed the story and liked the writing style.
The town was so richly and vividly portrayed that I felt as if I was there.
I was completely absorbed in the character's lives and story.
Sarah Stewart Taylor has written another suspenseful, absorbing, atmospheric tale.
An atmospheric, small town, police procedural mystery that captivated me from beginning to end to end.

Thank You NetGalley and Minotaur Books for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!